About BHP 

 

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

 

Come and be a part of this success.

 

About the Role

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) is Australia's largest Coal producer with currently Five Operational Mine sites and a Coal Loading Port in Central Queensland. As the world's largest Seaborne Coking Coal supplier, and part of the BHP group, BMA is uniquely positioned to offer experience and career development opportunities difficult to find elsewhere.

Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor and Crew Development Supervisor at BMA Hay Point Terminal, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Trainee Maintenance Worker - Rigger. This traineeship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and develop essential skills in various areas of maintenance rigging work. As a trainee, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship to help you succeed in your role.

Location:

This is a residential position with no FIFO option. Only residents within the Mackay Region will be considered. You will be employed at the BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal Site, working a lifestyle roster of 4 days on and 3 days off, from Monday to Thursday. Some overtime and shift work will be required as part of traineeship.

 

What BHP Offers You: 

Throughout the two-year traineeship, you can expect hands-on, industry-led training and mentoring by BMA’s talented workforce.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist with general maintenance tasks and repairs. Gain practical experience in intermediate rigging and dogman duties. Learn to operate and obtain Forklift, Elevated Work Platform, and Crane Licences. Obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck driving licence. Support Maintenance Trades in daily maintenance activities. Always follow safety protocols and guidelines. Obtain high-risk work licences, including Working at Height and Confined Space. About You

We are eager to connect with enthusiastic, motivated, and adaptable individuals wanting to learn new skills and embark on a career within the mining industry. This is an opportunity to be part of something big!

To Be Successful in Our Traineeship, You Will Have:

A strong interest in maintenance work and a willingness to learn. Ability to work well in a team environment. Good communication and problem-solving skills. Physical fitness and ability to perform manual tasks and activities. A valid driver's licence (preferred but not required). Demonstrated experience or ability in a similar hands on role.
 

How to Apply: 

If you are ready to kickstart your career in maintenance and meet the requirements listed above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the traineeship.

Please apply before Tuesday 18th February.

  About Our Process 

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks. 

 

Please note as part of this recruitment process the successful applicant will need to conduct a Queensland legislated coal mine workers’ health assessment.

 

From 1 April 2023, ResHealth will be mandatory for the completion of coal mine workers’ health assessments, allowing you to submit, monitor and review the progress of your health assessment in a secure online environment. For more information please go to the ResHealth website.

 

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs portal. 

 

Supporting a Diverse Workforce  

The size, stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a best-in-class employee share program. We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.  

 

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that’s more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.

 

BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.